Police speed camera vans have been deployed extensively across the West Midlands, targeting roads with persistent concerns over dangerous driving. These mobile enforcement units have resulted in thousands of drivers receiving fines over the past year, according to recently obtained data.
Mobile Vans Catch Unsuspecting Motorists
Marked police vans regularly park at the roadside, often surprising motorists who might be aware of fixed speed camera locations but unprepared for these mobile operations. This strategy makes these vans particularly effective at catching speeding drivers, as their unpredictable appearance means motorists cannot anticipate their presence on any given day.
Data Reveals Worst Offending Roads
Information secured by BirminghamLive serves as a crucial warning for drivers traveling through the region. Police frequently visit the most problematic hotspots, with some locations seeing weekly or monthly enforcement activity. Regular commuters and local residents should take particular note of these findings.
The A4041 Newton Road, heading toward West Bromwich, emerged as the road with the highest number of speeding offences recorded by mobile camera vans in the year up to November. Speed camera vans captured 941 vehicles exceeding the limit along this route during that period.
Black Country Boroughs Under Scrutiny
While the data primarily covers Black Country boroughs, several roads at Birmingham's periphery feature prominently in the statistics. The A34 Birmingham Road, near Scott Arms, witnessed 866 speeding tickets issued to drivers, making it another significant enforcement location.
Top Ten Speeding Offence Locations
The complete list of roads with the highest recorded offences by police speed camera vans includes:
- A4041 Newton Road at Pear Tree Drive towards West Bromwich - 941 offences
- A34 Birmingham Road opposite Pages Lane towards Birmingham - 866 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road at Swan Island towards Birmingham - 680 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road between Patent Shaft Roundabout and Moxley Junction - 631 offences
- A4041 Newton Road at Wigmore Lane towards Scott Arms - 613 offences
- A41 Black Country New Road at George Henry Road - 553 offences
- A449 Kidderminster Road between Foundry Road and Swindon Road, Wall Heath - 421 offences
- Sandyfields Road between Oakleigh Drive and Chaucer Avenue, West Bromwich - 414 offences
- A458 Windmill Hill towards Lye - 409 offences
- Reedswood Way between Bloxwich Lane and Reedswood Park Road - 409 offences
This comprehensive data highlights the ongoing efforts by West Midlands Police to address speeding through targeted mobile enforcement. The substantial number of offences recorded demonstrates both the prevalence of speeding on these routes and the effectiveness of camera van operations in detecting violations.
Motorists traveling through the West Midlands region should remain particularly vigilant on these identified roads, where police have established regular enforcement patterns. The unpredictability of mobile speed camera van deployments means drivers should maintain appropriate speeds at all times, rather than only slowing for known fixed camera locations.
